Hatrack River Forum: Cashmere in the rain?

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Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :

If I wear a cashmere coat to walk to synagogue in the rain (and carry an umbrella that keeps me semi-dry), will the cashmere get ruined?

~Jane~

Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :

I don't know. [Dont Know]

Try it and report back to us. [Big Grin]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Is it dryclean-only? Does it claim to be water-resistant?

Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :

Cashmere sweaters can be washed in water. I know it doesn't harm the fiber itself, but it might not be good for the coat for other reasons.

Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :

I can't find a tag on it...

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

I love the smell of wet wool.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Cashmere sheds water beautifully. While I would still check the tag, I'd feel pretty safe about doing it. You've got to figure a coat they expect you to get a little wet.

Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :

Meh. I guess I'll wear something else...

~Jane~

Posted by JannieJ (Member # 8683) on :

You should be fine. I have a vintage cashmere coat that belonged to my aunt, and it's been rained on dozens of times. Boiling oil, now, that would be a problem.